greenhouse labourer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation provided.

Tasks:

• Clean the crops.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination.
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening .
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Harvest seedlings.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Operate climate controls.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weeding.
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• Mix and prepare soils.
• Plant bulbs and seeds.
• Pot and re-pot plants.
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Assist in grafting activities.
• Clean work area.

Type of crops:

Asparagus. Bell peppers. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cucumbers. Garlic. Ginger. Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Herbs. Melons. Onions. Soybeans. Tomatoes.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical seeder.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.